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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.13, 709.56 and 199.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.13, 709.56 and 199.06 is: 298.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.13 : 709.56 = 199.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.13/709.56 = 199.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.13x = 709.56 × 199.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.13x = 141,246.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,246.65/473.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.54

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